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Touraine

Touraine sits at the heart of the Loire Valley, close to the city of Tours. The area is home to a diverse collection of fascinating wine terroirs including the increasingly trendy Chinon, produced from Cabernet Franc. Alongside Chenin Blanc grown in the village of Vouvray, a classic name in France’s white wine history, Sauvignon Blanc has become synonymous with Touraine and is often extremely good value.

Touraine

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Appellations of Touraine



Read more about Bourgueil

Bourgueil AOC

Bourgueil is one of the great Cabernet Franc appellations of the Loire Valley. It produces fresh but structured wines that can be consumed young. T...

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6 wines
Read more about Cheverny

Cheverny AOC

There are almost 600 hectares planted in Cheverny. Wines here are often blends - reds of Gamay and Cabernet, while whites combine Sauvignon and Cha...

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Read more about Chinon

Chinon AOC

Chinon is one of the great red wine appellations of the Loire Valley. Produced from Cabernet Franc. Although white and pink versions of Chinon are ...

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17 wines
Read more about Coteaux du Loir

Coteaux du Loir AOC

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3 wines
Read more about Haut-Poitou

Haut-Poitou AOC

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Read more about Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOC

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil is home to fresh red wines from Cabernet Franc. Located in Touraine, on the upper terrace of the Loire’s right bank, t...

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4 wines
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Touraine AOC

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Read more about Vouvray

Vouvray AOC

Vouvray is one of the classic Loire Valley appellations, famed for its production of still and sparkling Chenin Blanc, made either dry, medium or s...

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6 wines